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All That Is Hidden by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles is an engaging historical fiction novel that takes place in New York City when Tammany Hall ran the city and William Randolph Hearst ran his newspaper. It is another fast-paced Molly Murphy mystery guaranteed to keep your interest. When Captain Daniel Sullivan informs his wife Molly that he will run for Sheriff on the Tammany ticket, she has many questions and concerns, but trusts him to do what is right. They moved into a Fifth Avenue home complete with servants that belonged to Bill McCormick, the head of Tammany and controller of the docks. Daniel, Molly, and their daughter Bridie become enmeshed in the lives of the McCormicks who have secrets and resentments that lead to tragedies. It is up to Daniel, Molly, and Bridie to solve mysterious deaths before any harm comes to them. All That Is Hidden is a well written mystery that keeps your interest until the very last page. I highly recommend this book for lovers of mysteries and historical fiction.

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In the 19th installment of the Molly Murphy Mysteries series, Molly’s husband Daniel leaves his job as a police captain to run for sheriff on the Tammany Hall ticket. Thus Molly and Daniel are pulled into the shady world of early 20th century politics. Daniel is running alongside “Big Bill” McCormick, who puts them up in a 5th Avenue brownstone complete with cook and housemaids. But the suspicious death of a reporter who was investigating Big Bill’s docks makes Molly suspicious and worried about Daniel becoming involved with Tammany Hall. Soon, another death pulls them in even deeper Molly and Daniel find themselves investigating while becoming close with Big Bill’s family.

This is a solid entry into the Molly Murphy series though not a particular favorite. It was interesting to learn a bit about Tammany Hall and what was going on in New York politics at the time, but there wasn’t enough focus there to feel like I had really come to understand that world. Molly has become increasingly domestic as the series has gone on, as she is now a wife and mother, and I feel like this limits her in some ways. She’s less likely to take risks in the name of her investigations, and those risks often lead to life-threatening capers that enriched previous stories.

I think fans of the series will continue to stick by Molly and enjoy the new stories and it’s a series I would continue to recommend for mystery lovers. But nineteen books in, I find myself less invested.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. Review will be posted to my instagram account in late February, early March, prior to publication.

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In this newest installment to the series, Molly is as happy as a lark with her life. She has a wonderful husband, child and ward. She loves her little home and neighbors. In an instant all changes, when Daniel decides to run for sheriff supported by Tammany Hall. Molly questions the change in career and home, but Daniel just asks her to trust him. Soon, Daniel's benefactor for office, is found murdered. Molly is drawn to the victim's family and to solving the crime. A good read. Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.

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All That Is Hidden was a wonderful Molly Murphy mystery. It kept me going from the beginning. Her husband, Daniel, leaves his police job to run for sheriff of Tammany Hall. There are a lot of twist and turns, who is the bad guy, who killed who. I would highly recommend reading All That Is Hidden. Loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley, and St. Martin’s Press. Mintaur Books for allowing me to give my honest review.

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This installment in the Molly Murphy series begins with her husband, Daniel, announcing that he’s running for sheriff on the Tammany ticket. As part of his campaign, he and his family move into a luxurious home on 5th Avenue. But all is not what it seems as there is a murder which pulls Molly into the dangerous world of politics,

A fabulous read!

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A great addition to this series. Molly's police husband Daniel has been asked to run for sheriff on the Tammeny Hall ticket - a decision which she cannot understand. You won't want to miss this interesting look at politics and corruption.

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I love all of Rhys Bowen's books and this one didn't disappoint. The investigations, suspense and high jinx are always my favorite parts. I definitely recommend this newest book, All that is hidden!

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Mollie Murphy Sullivan and her husband get tangled up with Tammany Hall. Can Molly help through the lies and deceits and get the family back to their life.?

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I haven’t read many mysteries, so this was interesting to me .. good plot and good story line. I few words that i wish hadn’t been added to the book , I think it took away , but that’s just me ..
but overall was a good read

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Beautiful, red-headed Molly Murphy Sullivan is happily married to the New York City police chief in 1907. She has a beautiful child, fun interesting neighbors and friends, an adoring spouse, and a home in Greenwich Village. What more could she want? How about a fully furnished mansion, complete with servants? When her husband runs for an elected position she doesn't know what to think. Siding with a tainted Tammany Hall candidate goes against everything she and her husband believe.

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A well plotted mystery, plenty of social interaction and interesting characters so it rounded out to a very satisfying read. It is easily read as a standalone and indeed I did not realise initially that it was part of a series. Some prior events are alluded to, but not knowing them did not hinder enjoyment of the book. I received an advance copy for free and am voluntarily leaving this review.

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Clare Broyles and Rhys Bowen once again presented a compelling mystery packed with believable and unforgettable characters. Descriptions and historical details are so expertly woven into the story, I felt as if I was watching it unfold rather than reading. I have read all of the Molly Murphy books, loving each one more than the last. This one was no exception.

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Molly Murphy isn’t your typical 1900’s wife and mother. She is the forerunner to the woman detective. When her husband police captain Daniel Murphy takes a position running for sheriff on a political ticket known to be corrupt, she questions his motive. She will do what it takes to find out why he is running. When the leaf name on the ticket is found murdered she begins to figure it all out. Now she just has to figure out who murdered Mr. McCormack so her and her husband can go back to their cozy life. She’s just the person to do it too! You’ll fall in love with this spitfire detective and find it hard to put this book down!!

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I enjoyed All That is Hidden. It was my first Molly Sullivan mystery but it won't be my last. Easy to read with some quirky humor and characters.

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I love, love love books by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles and this was no exception. It is a historical fiction murder suspense. This book takes place during the William Randolph Hearst days at the times it was about the politics that went on. So good from the very beginning it was a page turner for what happens next. Fell asleep late one night and started where I left off the next day. I absolutely recommend this book. I look forward to another great read.thanks to #NetGalley, Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles #AllThatIsHidden. For the opportunity to review early.

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The newest Molly Murphy book is wonderful! I absolutely love the new directions Molly and her family are headed in. This book is good enough to stand alone and a great edition to the series! Couldn't put the book done once I started it.

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I had high hopes for All That Is Hidden, and am impressed with Rhys Bowen’s facility with language rhythms, but found the plot and character development way too predictable.

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You could read this as a stand alone as the authors do a good job of character development without boring long time followers. Book 19 by my count, and I've been reading about Molly since 2001 with great excitement.

Now set in 1907, Molly is ahead of her time with her ideas on being female and independent. Daniel surprises Molly with a brownstone on Fifth Ave. Not only will they leave her little house, but Daniel is running for Sheriff of NY County on the Tammany ticket with Big Bill McKenzie running for Mayor. What has brought on such drastic changes? How will Molly adjust to being a politician's wife? A missing reporter and unsafe conditions on the docks have Molly asking questions. Murder behind a locked door? How intriguing!

There were enough sub plots to keep this cozy moving quickly. Thank you Clare for continuing this series with your Mom Rhys. They work well together and we Molly-fans are grateful.

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I'm so happy that Rhys and Claire are working on the Molly Murphy series together. This book really helped readers gain a sense of what Tammany Hall was all about and how it sought to ensure that people were indebted to those in charge. Molly's issues with being a professional woman continue and in the middle of the educational crises we are in because of history, the Molly Murphy books help so much. Keep up the great work!

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Such likable characters! A bit quirky but fun. This is my first time reading the Molly Murphy Sullivan series and I was very engaged. It was light, interesting and enjoyable. I look forward to reading more of the same. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC. #Netgalley

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